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With twenty-three specialty schools to choose from, the St. Louis Magnet Schools offer an exciting, tuition free alternative for students of all ages and abilities.

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Students ordinarily go to the public school nearest them. Magnet schools are public schools without school boundaries. Each has something unique to offer that you won’t find in traditional schools, whether it’s a particular focus on technology or the arts, or a stimulating curriculum designed especially for gifted students.

St. Louis Magnet School programs welcome eligible students from St. Louis County to help increase diversity in the public school system. Because of high demand, admission is based on a lottery system.

See eligibility criteria on Page 4.

Choosing a school for your child is one of the most important decisions a parent makes. Do you have a child who doesn’t necessarily “fit the mold” offered at your current school? Or are you looking for a change in direction as your child advances from one level to the next? If so, there’s an exciting educational alternative you need to know about! It’s the St. Louis Magnet School program.

For almost three decades, St. Louis City and County families have experienced extraordinary educational opportunities at the Magnet Schools.

23 specialty schools catering to a wide range of student talents and interests

Diverse and challenging curriculum

Free transportation for eligible students

Priceless partnerships with respected local and national institutions

Simple and fair application process

Magnet & Choice School Open Houseat all magnet & choice school locations

Saturday, September 17, 201111 a.m. – 3 p.m.andThursday, October 6, 2011during school hours

Magnet Recruitment FairTuesday, September 27, 20116 p.m. – 8 p.m.The Emerson Education CenterThe Magic House516 S. Kirkwood Road 63122Free AdmissionandSaturday, October 8, 201110 a.m. – 12 noonCompton-Drew Investigative Learning Center5130 Oakland Ave. 63110

Please join us at one of the following events:


M A K E T H E R IGH T CHOICE FOR YOU R CH I LD!

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Be CreativeTheir world is a stage, a can-vas, bright lights and beautiful costumes. Your child thrives on creating, performing and enter-taining. Our Visual & Performing Arts Magnet Schools provide the training, opportunities and space artistic children need to explore their creativity and develop their talents. Thanks to our visiting professional artists and part-nerships with STAGES, Muny Kids, the Saint Louis Symphony, Opera Theatre of St. Louis and more, your child will be exposed to a world he or she might other-wise only dream about.

Think DeeperSpoke French at age 2, knows the answer to E=MC2, voracious reader, chess master. Sound familiar? Gifted children thrive in an environment that chal-lenges them to the nth degree. St. Louis Magnet Schools proudly

offer the only FULL-Time, tuition-free gifted education in the metropolitan area. Our rigor-ous and challenging curricula are guaranteed to fulfill your gifted learner’s needs. St. Louis Public Schools offer free gifted screening. For information, or to schedule an appointment for screening, call 314.345.4548. (To qualify for a gifted magnet school, students must meet state-approved criteria.)

Look DeeperDigging in dirt, peering into a microscope, star-gazing and encouraging you to live green. Your child will experience hands-on learning, while gain-ing exposure to everything from engineering to environmental science to computer technology at our schools that specialize in math, science and technology. Partnerships with the Missouri Botanical Garden, St. Louis

Zoo, the University of Missouri–St. Louis and others further enrich your child’s experience.

Share CulturesBonjour! Guten Tag! International Studies Schools provide a wonderful and excit-ing “Passport” to learning. Our students and staff represent more than 30 countries. Your child will learn multiple lan-guages, traditions, customs and cultures in the classroom, in the hallways and beyond.

Explore EarlierYoung minds are inquisitive by nature. Our Early Childhood Centers tap into that natural inquisitiveness using a process-oriented approach to learning known as Project Construct. Your child will be engaged in all-day learning from preschool through fifth grade, providing a strong, solid foundation for his or her future academic success.

Children needing special education services require a caring approach. Some magnet schools include self-contained special education classrooms for students whose Individual Education Programs (IEPs) call for it. Full inclusion and cross-categorical classes are also available.

Shine BrighterShiny shoes, crisp uniforms, brass buttons. Cadets not only dress the part, they walk and talk it. Cleveland NJROTC Military Academy builds character, inspires service and creates strong leaders today for tomorrow. Admission and enrollment depends on students meeting the school’s academic standards, and weight and uniform fit requirements. Soldan International Studies and Gateway Institute of Technology High Schools offer part-time Air Force ROTC programs.

Be UniqueIt’s cool to be different. Some children like traditional learning. Others excel when a teacher identifies and sup-ports their individual learning style. Magnet schools are a great place for “break-the-mold” students. Our general academic programs are recognized for inventive teaching methods. We offer the largest tuition-free Montessori program in the metropolitan area. How success-ful are our students? Our Metro Academic & Classical High School currently ranks #92 in U.S. News and World Report’s list of “America’s Best High Schools,” the highest ranking of any school in the state of Missouri.

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For a complete listing of Magnet Schools and their specialties, please see back cover.

Carnahan High School Of The Future4041 South Broadway314.457.0582

Carnahan High School of the Future features a learning environment where technology is integrated into every phase of the teaching and learning process. Students experience increased digital literacy, enhanced school-to-home communication, paperless instruc-tion and “anytime/anywhere” activities. The state-of-the-art building offers a Mac lab, 10 Intelligent Classrooms, Polycom video con-ferencing and a reading room.• 250-word (minimum) essay expressing the

student’s interest in attending Carnahan• 2 personal recommendation letters from

(1) current teacher or principal and (2) a community member who knows the student well

• Previous year’s report card; Minimum G.P.A. of 2.5 and no behavior problems

• Personal interview with the student• Attendance must be 95% and above

Clyde C. Miller Career Academy1000 North Grand Blvd.314.371.0394

Clyde C. Miller provides a career and tech-nical education focus centered around 11 technical pathways: bio-technology; construc-tion management; electronics; healthcare; computer networking; data base management; manufacturing; hospitality; culinary; multi-media; and business administration. After graduation, these learning opportunities lead students to college, technical school, appren-ticeships and work. The school is located in a state-of-the-art 143,000 square foot facility.• Adherence to uniform policy• Strong interest in career and technical

education• Previous year’s report card; Recommended

2.5 GPA• Copy of discipline record; Good standing in

citizenship• High attendance percentage• Each student is required to participate in an

interview and essay writing• Career Academy only accepts 9th and 10th

grade applicants

Northwest Academy Of Law5140 Riverview Blvd.314.385.4774

Northwest Academy of Law focuses on preparing students for careers in the fields of law and law enforcement. Students have the opportunity to explore the career paths of lawyers, judges, police officers, crime scene investigators and FBI agents. They are able to gain valuable law-related experiences through school sponsored activities such as mock trials, moot court, debates, Youth in Government, Project Citizen Competition and Junior Academy Camp.• 200-word (maximum) essay expressing the

student’s interest in attending Northwest• Previous year’s report card; Minimum

G.P.A. of 2.5• Personal interview with the student• Copy of discipline record; Good standing in

citizenship

C H O i C e H i g H S C H O O L S

Magnet and Choice High Schools provide students with intimate, personalized learning environments and “hands-on” educational experiences that prepare them for the future. Through internships, career mentors, and work study programs, these schools offer students unique opportunities while studying rigorous college level coursework. The schools also enable students to engage in an education supported by strong partnerships with universities, technical schools and local businesses and organizations.

Students interested in attending a St. Louis Magnet or Choice High School are selected based on several criteria, including G.P.A., attendance records and disciplinary records. In addition, some schools require student essays, interviews or auditions. All St. Louis City residents are eligible to apply.

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High SchoolsAll St. Louis magnet and choice schools have an early deadline of Friday, October 14, 2011, to be included in the lottery.

Applications due for


• Carnahan High School of The Future

• Clyde C. Miller Career Academy

• Northwest Academy of Law

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• Gateway Institute of Technology

• Central Visual and Performing Arts

• Cleveland NJROTC

• Metro Academic and Classical High School

• Soldan International Studies

• McKinley Classical Leadership Academy

WedNeSdAy, deCeMber 21, 2011Begin mailing acceptance notices

FO r MO r e i N FO r MAT i O N

Contact the St. Louis Public Schools Office of Recruitment and Counseling at 314.633.5200.

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gateway institute of Technology5101 McRee314.776.3300

Gateway Institute of Technology, recognized by the United States Department of Education as a New American High School, integrates a strong academic curriculum emphasizing mathematics and science with career prepara-tion in highly technical fields. Accelerated and advanced placement courses are available. Gateway IT creates lifelong learners through skill building, team building, real-life applica-tions, and service to the community.• Interest in mathematics, science, and/or

technology• Expectation to attend post secondary

education at a university, college, community college or technical school with the intent to attain a diploma

• Successful completion of an entrance essay reflecting the student’s view of the mission of Gateway IT (see 1 & 2 above)

• Official recommendation checklist form for high school, submitted by two of the following: the applicant’s teacher, counselor, principal or designated administrator

• Student transcripts/report cards, reflecting aptitude and success in mathematics, science and writing

• Student interview• Attendance and discipline records will be

reviewed by the screening team for patterns determined to be detrimental to a student’s success at Gateway IT

• Commitment to parental involvement (i.e., PTA, advisory committees, booster clubs, support of school, volunteer)

Central Visual and performing Arts 3125 S. Kingshighway314.771.2772

Central VPA’s educational program is designed to create a nurturing environment where students receive a quality academic and artistic education that prepares them to compete successfully at the post-secondary level or perform competently in the world of work. Students learn to communicate effec-tively, enhance their physical and emotional well-being, acquire a passion for lifelong learn-ing and demonstrate the ability to do critical thinking and be creative.• Submit a copy of previous year’s report card

with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.5

• Submit a copy of previous year’s attendance

based on 174 days of school, the student must have at least a 90% attendance rate

• Submit a copy of the previous year’s discipline report and be in good citizenship standing (no out of school suspensions)

• Submit 2 letters of recommendation. Two personal recommendation letters should come from (1) an administrator and (2) an art teacher

• Audition dates will be scheduled upon receipt of all required documents. Students who are granted auditions must attend at the scheduled time prepared to audition and be interviewed by the administrative staff

• Because Central’s program sequences through 4 years, we only accept 9th and 10th grade applicants

• All accepted students are required to attend Central VPA’s 9th grade transition program, parent orientation, pre-register and be present on the first day of school

Cleveland NJrOTC4939 Kemper314.776.1301

Cleveland NJROTC, a full fledged military school, provides cadets with a quality educa-tion in a highly disciplined military school environment fostering self-esteem, self-disci-pline, academic excellence and physical fitness. Cleveland integrates its civilian and military staff into a cohesive educational unit focused on student achievement. We provide a com-prehensive high school curriculum supporting everything from special education to advanced placement/college credit offerings in math, science, english and social studies. Uniforms are provided by the U.S. Navy and worn five days a week.• Applicant must have a C average• Must have a good attendance record• Must have no significant discipline history• Admittance also depends on students

meeting the school’s academic standards and weight and uniform requirements. Uniform sizes are set by naval standards. Admission will be denied if applicants exceed these sizes. Parents of accepted students are required to attend a 2 hour orientation with the cadet candidates and be willing to accept the responsibility for the uniforms if they are lost.

Metro Academic and Classical High School4015 McPherson314.534.3894

Metro provides a challenging, quality education focused on high standards and expectations in an atmosphere of unity, enthusiasm, caring, and respect for self, others and the community. We encourage service to the community, while pro-moting learning in all areas to prepare students to become responsible members of society who can function in a technology oriented world.• Applicant must have an evaluation of

excellent or good on each item on the Official Recommendation Checklist Form for high school. This recommendation must be submitted by two of the following: the applicant’s teacher, counselor, principal or designated administrator.

• Applicant must score at or above the Third Achievement Level of all current Missouri Assessment Program tests. If MAP scores are unavailable, scores at or above the 50th percentile on school wide, nationally normed achievement tests being used by the applicant’s school/district may be substituted.

• Applicant must have a good attendance record with no more than five days of absence during the most recent fall semester, except in cases of physician documented illness/hospitalization and documented family emergencies, i.e., deaths, fires, accidents.

• Eighth grade applicants must submit a copy of the last completed semester report card to validate classroom academic achievement and attendance reflecting a C or better in all subjects with the exception of Physical Education, Art, Music, and Practical Arts. One D will be acceptable in any one of these four subjects.

• Applicants must have completed and passed (with 70% or better) one year of algebra by the end of the eighth grade year.

• All accepted students are expected to attend Metro’s 9th Grade Summer Transition Program.

Soldan international Studies918 Union Ave.314.367-9222

Soldan is a college preparatory high school offering a broad range of courses in interna-tional studies as well as in traditional disci-plines. Soldan’s students, teachers and staff represent over 30 nations. All entering 9th

graders are given an overview of the school’s programs and policies in an Introduction to International Studies class. Six world languages are offered and Advanced Credit classes in four discipline areas are available through the University of Missouri – St. Louis. • Student must have a minimum cumulative grade point

average of 2.5. Students must have at least a 2.5 G.P.A for the school year prior to applying to Soldan. This must include at least a 2.0 or “C” average in each of 2 core classes (science and social studies)

• Student must have at least a 2.5 or “C+” in communication arts in the year prior to applying to Soldan. This requirement may ensure that students have a reasonable chance to successfully complete their foreign language requirement.

• Students must have a least a 2.5 or “C+” in mathematics in the year prior to applying at Soldan.

• All new incoming 9th grade students will be required to take 4 years of foreign language.

• Based on 174 days of school, students must have an attendance rate of at least 93% in the year prior to applying at Soldan.

• Students cannot have more than 3 disciplinary referrals the previous year from the school they are attending prior to Soldan. In some instances where referrals exceed 3, exceptions may be made when the severity of the referrals are considered in the acceptance process.

McKinley Classical Leadership Academy2156 Russell314.773-0027

McKinley CLA provides a challenging educational experi-ence for gifted and talented students that is accelerated and enriched beyond the normal mandated curriculum. We provide a culturally diverse educational program for all students in an atmosphere for students to grow intellectually and personally. Our student-school-parent support system improves and strengthens cooperation between our families and the school.• Completed application• Copy of most recent report card• Discipline and behavioral record• Attendance history report• MAP scores• Current immunization report• Individual Education Plan (IEP) record, if applicable• Documentation to verify gifted standing• Prospective students are required to write and submit a brief

essay “I am excited about McKinley Classical Leadership Academy because…” The essay should highlight the student’s reasons for wanting to attend McKinley CLA and clarify which Leadership Pathway sparked the student’s interest. Students are also encouraged to incorporate their ideas for school leadership and community service in their essay.


Carnahan High School Of The Future4041 South Broadway314.457.0582

Carnahan High School of the Future features a learning environment where technology is integrated into every phase of the teaching and learning process. Students experience increased digital literacy, enhanced school-to-home communication, paperless instruc-tion and “anytime/anywhere” activities. The state-of-the-art building offers a Mac lab, 10 Intelligent Classrooms, Polycom video con-ferencing and a reading room.• 250-word (minimum) essay expressing the

student’s interest in attending Carnahan• 2 personal recommendation letters from

(1) current teacher or principal and (2) a community member who knows the student well

• Previous year’s report card; Minimum G.P.A. of 2.5 and no behavior problems

• Personal interview with the student• Attendance must be 95% and above

Clyde C. Miller Career Academy1000 North Grand Blvd.314.371.0394

Clyde C. Miller provides a career and tech-nical education focus centered around 11 technical pathways: bio-technology; construc-tion management; electronics; healthcare; computer networking; data base management; manufacturing; hospitality; culinary; multi-media; and business administration. After graduation, these learning opportunities lead students to college, technical school, appren-ticeships and work. The school is located in a state-of-the-art 143,000 square foot facility.• Adherence to uniform policy• Strong interest in career and technical

education• Previous year’s report card; Recommended

2.5 GPA• Copy of discipline record; Good standing in

citizenship• High attendance percentage• Each student is required to participate in an

interview and essay writing• Career Academy only accepts 9th and 10th

grade applicants

Northwest Academy Of Law5140 Riverview Blvd.314.385.4774

Northwest Academy of Law focuses on preparing students for careers in the fields of law and law enforcement. Students have the opportunity to explore the career paths of lawyers, judges, police officers, crime scene investigators and FBI agents. They are able to gain valuable law-related experiences through school sponsored activities such as mock trials, moot court, debates, Youth in Government, Project Citizen Competition and Junior Academy Camp.• 200-word (maximum) essay expressing the

student’s interest in attending Northwest• Previous year’s report card; Minimum

G.P.A. of 2.5• Personal interview with the student• Copy of discipline record; Good standing in

citizenship


Magnet and Choice High Schools provide students with intimate, personalized learning environments and “hands-on” educational experiences that prepare them for the future. Through internships, career mentors, and work study programs, these schools offer students unique opportunities while studying rigorous college level coursework. The schools also enable students to engage in an education supported by strong partnerships with universities, technical schools and local businesses and organizations.

Students interested in attending a St. Louis Magnet or Choice High School are selected based on several criteria, including G.P.A., attendance records and disciplinary records. In addition, some schools require student essays, interviews or auditions. All St. Louis City residents are eligible to apply.

spotl ight on

High SchoolsAll St. Louis magnet and choice schools have an early deadline of Friday, October 14, 2011, to be included in the lottery.

Applications due for


• Carnahan High School of The Future

• Clyde C. Miller Career Academy

• Northwest Academy of Law


• Gateway Institute of Technology

• Central Visual and Performing Arts

• Cleveland NJROTC

• Metro Academic and Classical High School

• Soldan International Studies

• McKinley Classical Leadership Academy

WedNeSdAy, deCeMber 21, 2011Begin mailing acceptance notices

FO r MO r e i N FO r MAT i O N

Contact the St. Louis Public Schools Office of Recruitment and Counseling at 314.633.5200.

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FridAy, OCTOber 14, 2011


Who’s eligible?The following students are eligible to apply for a spot in a magnet school: Any student living in the city

of St. Louis. Non-African-American

students living in the Affton, Bayless, Brentwood, Clayton, Hancock Place, Kirkwood, Ladue, Lindbergh, Mehlville, Parkway, Pattonville, Ritenour, Rockwood, Valley Park and Webster Groves school districts are eligible for Kindergarten through Grade 12. County residents are not eligible for preschool.

The application processStudents wishing to attend a magnet school must submit an application, a copy of which is included in this brochure. Additional copies are available for city residents at the St. Louis Public Schools website at

What every parent should know about

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www.slps.org or call the Recruitment and Counseling Center at 314.633.5200. County residents can visit the Voluntary Interdistrict Choice Corp. (VICC) website at www.choicecorp.org. Click on “Information about applying,” or call 314.721.8422, ext. 3012.

Completed applications may be mailed to or dropped off at:

St. Louis Public Schools(for city residents)Recruitment and Counseling Center801 N. 11th StreetSt. Louis, MO 63101

Voluntary Interdistrict Choice Corp. (VICC)(for county residents)7425 Forsyth Blvd., Suite 110St. Louis, MO 63105

Please complete only one application per child. SLPS and VICC data bases will consider only the most recent application.

DeadlinesApplications for the following schools must be received by Friday, October 14, 2011:

Central Visual & Performing Arts

Cleveland NJROTC Gateway Institute of Technology

Kennard Classical Junior Academy

Mallinckrodt Academy of Gifted Instruction (grades P - 2, only)

McKinley Classical Junior Academy

McKinley Classical Leadership Academy

Metro Academic & Classical High School

Soldan International Studies Applications for all other St. Louis Magnet Schools must be received by Wednesday, November 30, 2011.

Keep in mind All applications received before the deadline are given equal consideration, according to certain priorities. (See page 5 for more information.)

Applications must be sub-mitted each year, because unplaced student applications do not carry over from one year to the next.

Applications received after the deadline will be placed on a waiting list in the order they are received. Your child may still be accepted if spaces in the school become available.

Students who do not attend on the first day of school will forfeit their seat.

The lotteryBecause the number of applica-tions exceeds the number of available spaces, all applications are entered into a lottery. The lottery assures an equal chance for all students applying to magnet schools, within certain priority categories. (See right.)

When we receive your appli-cation, it will be entered into our computer system and be assigned to its appropriate prior-ity category. The computer then

DID YOU KNOW?

Mallinckrodt Academy of Gifted InstructionMallinckrodt is transitioning into a full-time gifted curriculum school, one grade per year as students currently attending are pro-moted over time and graduate out of fifth grade. For the 2012-2013 school year, Mallinckrodt will host gifted students in the preschool, Kindergarten, first and second grade levels. The curriculum cur-rently in use for grades three through five will remain in place for 2012-2013. Preschool, Kindergarten and gifted classroom first and second grade applicants must meet eligibility requirements for gifted programs to be considered for placement.

Humboldt AcademyThe St. Louis Public Schools has reopened Humboldt School, located at 2516 S. Ninth Street in the Soulard neighborhood as the new Humboldt Academy of Higher Learning. The Academy was established for the 2011-2012 school year to meet the high demand of the dynamic Constructivist curriculum currently offered at Stix and Wilkinson Early Childhood Centers in preschool through second grade. Humboldt will serve students in grades three through five. In the Constructivist environment, children make choices and develop positive attitudes toward active learning through themes, projects and centers. Teachers prepare students to become autono-mous citizens for a democratic society. The process includes social, ethical, cognitive, symbolic and physical growth and development.

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randomly assigns an identifica-tion number to the application when the sorting lottery is held.

Based on the results of the lot-tery, we then attempt to place each applicant in his or her first choice school. If this choice is not open, the applicant’s second choice is considered, presuming an additional choice is listed.

The lottery for the 2012-2013 school year will be held on Friday, December 16, 2011.

What priorities affect the lottery process?The St. Louis Magnet Schools participate in the area-wide desegregation program and have a goal of being racially integrated.

Through the lottery system, all applications have equal weight within various categories required to maintain racially integrated schools. They are:

1st PriorityContinuity — Students currently enrolled in magnet schools who are graduating to the next school level (such as middle school to high school) are guaranteed a seat in a magnet school.

Students with no continuing theme will be given two magnet school choices. These students must return their continuity pri-ority forms by Friday, October 14, 2011. Eighth to ninth grade students must meet their chosen high school’s eligibility criteria.

2nd PrioritySibling — Brothers and sisters of magnet school students who live at the same address and share at least one biological or legal parent have priority placement in the same magnet school building as their sibling. There is no guar-antee, however, that siblings will be placed together. See applica-tion form for more information. Applications for sibling priority consideration must be received by Wednesday, November 30, 2011.

3rd PriorityNeighborhood — City students living within the “walk-to-school” boundaries set by the district transportation department can apply for neighborhood place-ment. Neighborhood priority is available for up to 35% of seats in each grade at each school in the general lottery. There is no guarantee that all neighborhood applicants will be placed.

4th PrioritySt. Louis City and St. Louis County applicants — These students are placed in magnet schools through the general lot-tery after other placements are made. City and county residents have equal priority for magnet school placement.


How do I know which magnet school is the best fit for my child? Only you can decide. Consider your child’s interests and abilities, and learn about the school options available to you. Attend a Magnet School Open House on Saturday, September 17, 2011 or Thursday, October 6, 2011. If you’re unable to attend, contact the school for a personal tour. The school staff will be happy to answer spe-cific questions you may have. We’re also hosting a Magnet Recruitment Fair at the Emerson Education Center at the Magic House, 516 S. Kirkwood Road 63122 on Tuesday, September 27, 2011 from 6 to 8 p.m. and at the Compton-Drew Investigative Learning Center, 5130 Oakland Ave. 63110 from 10 a.m. to 12 noon on Saturday, October 8, 2011.

Must I list more than one school choice on my applica-tion? No. You may list up to two schools. If there is only one school that interests you and your child, you may limit your application to that school. Please DO NOT list choices for schools that you are not willing to accept.

How will I know you received my application? We will mail you a receipt verifying that we have received your application. Please review it carefully to ensure all information is correct. If you do not receive a receipt within 10 days of mailing your application, city families should contact the recruitment office at 314.633.5200, and county families should call VICC at 314.721.8422, ext. 3012.

When is the Magnet School Lottery? The lottery takes place on Friday, December 16, 2011.

What are my child’s chances of being accepted to a magnet school? Acceptance rates vary from year to year; there are always more applicants than available spaces. Usually about one-third of city applicants and about one-half of county appli-cants are accepted.

How will I find out if my child is accepted? City families may learn the results by calling the Recruitment and Counseling Center at 314.633.5200. County families may call the VICC office at 314.721.8422, ext. 3012, beginning Wednesday, January 4, 2012. Acceptance letters will be mailed beginning December 21, 2011.

What do I do after my child is accepted? Hold on to your acceptance letter! You’ll need it when you enroll your child in school. You’ll also need to return the Intent to Attend form by the deadline date specified on the form. We will explain the enroll-ment process during the Open House for Newly Accepted Students on Tuesday, May 22, 2012. If your child is accepted after this date, but before the first day of school, the school will contact you about the enrollment process. If your child is accepted after the school year has begun, call the school directly to discuss enrollment.

What if I change my mind after my child is accepted? City families should inform the Recruitment and Counseling Center in writing. If you reject the acceptance, your child will be assigned to his or her neigh-borhood school. County families should notify the VICC office in writing.

What if my child is not chosen through the lottery? Your child’s name is placed on a waiting list. If additional spaces become available during the school year, you will be noti-fied. In the meantime, county students can remain at their cur-rent school. Applications do not carry over from year to year.

What if my child is not accepted to his or her first choice? If you listed more than one choice on your application, and your child is accepted to his

or her second choice, that is the school he or she will be eligible to attend for the 2012-2013 school year. His or her name will NOT automatically go an a wait-ing list for your first choice.

If you are still interested in being considered for your first choice school, you must submit a new application to go on that school’s waiting list.

Once my child is accepted, do I need to reapply each year? No. Once your child is accepted, you do not have to reapply each year, presuming he or she will be continuing at the same magnet school and continues to meet eligibility criteria.

Students completing grade 5 in a magnet elementary school and grade 8 in a magnet middle school receive priority placement for the next level. Eligibility criteria for placement is in effect for grade 8 students. Depending on the schools they attend, they may be required to provide a continuity application and determination of eligibility.

My child attends a magnet school, but wants to transfer to a different magnet school next year. What do I do? You must submit a new application and be accepted through the lottery. Your child will keep a spot in his or her current school until (1) he or she is accepted into the new school and (2) you’ve completed and returned the enrollment paperwork.

frequently asked questions

Have a question you need answered?

City families can email [email protected].

County families can email [email protected].

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are

defi

ned

as c

hild

ren

who

hav

e on

e bi

olog

ical

or a

dopt

ive

pare

nt in

com

mon

and

resi

de in

the

sam

e ho

useh

old.

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rece

ive

sibl

ing

cons

ider

atio

n fo

r one

chi

ld, t

he o

ther

chi

ld m

ust b

e en

rolle

d in

the

scho

ol o

f cho

ice

and

be sc

hedu

led

to c

ontin

ue in

that

scho

ol fo

r the

com

ing

year

, and

that

scho

ol m

ust b

e lis

ted

as th

e fi r

st c

hoic

e on

this

app

licat

ion

form

. Sib

ling

cons

ider

atio

n is

ext

ende

d to

one

scho

ol o

nly.

App

licat

ions

mus

t be

subm

itted

by

Nov

embe

r 30,

201

1, fo

r sib

ling

prio

rity

con

side

ratio

n in

the

lott

ery.

❏ C

heck

her

e if

you

wis

h tw

ins t

o be

trea

ted

as o

ne p

lace

men

t at t

he sa

me

scho

ol. S

epar

ate

appl

icat

ions

are

requ

ired.

SAFE

SC

HO

OLS

: Has

you

r chi

ld b

een

expe

lled

from

any

sch

ool o

r sch

ool d

istr

ict f

or v

iola

tion

of s

choo

l boa

rd p

olic

ies

rela

ting

to w

eapo

ns, a

lcoh

ol, d

rugs

or f

or w

illfu

l infl

ictio

n of

inju

ry to

ano

ther

per

son?

❏

Yes

❏ N

o

SPEC

IAL

EDU

CAT

ION

: Is

your

chi

ld in

the

Firs

t Ste

ps P

rogr

am?

(pre

scho

ol o

nly)

❏

Yes

❏

No

Has

you

r chi

ld b

een

refe

rred

for a

spe

cial

edu

catio

n ev

alua

tion

or e

valu

ated

by

the

curr

ent o

r pre

viou

s sc

hool

dis

tric

t?

❏ Y

es

❏ N

oD

oes

your

chi

ld re

ceiv

e sp

ecia

l edu

catio

n se

rvic

es a

nd/o

r rel

ated

ser

vice

s?

❏ Y

es

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oD

oes

your

chi

ld re

ceiv

e sp

ecia

l edu

catio

n se

rvic

es o

utsi

de th

e re

gula

r cla

ss fo

r mor

e th

an 6

0% o

f the

tim

e?

❏ Y

es

❏ N

oRe

quire

men

ts m

ust b

e m

et to

be

elig

ible

for a

dmis

sion

to a

spe

cial

edu

catio

n cl

assr

oom

. Pla

cem

ent i

s co

ntin

gent

upo

n th

e In

divi

dual

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catio

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ogra

m (I

EP) s

peci

fyin

g pl

acem

ent.

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on-B

low

Aca

dem

y of

Bas

ic In

stru

ctio

n 51

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4-5)

# M

allin

ckro

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cade

my

of G

ifted

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ruct

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et. S

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ligib

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requ

irem

ents

on

page

4. #

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men

ts m

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e m

et to

be

elig

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for a

dmis

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. To

ensu

re in

clus

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lotte

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pplic

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ceiv

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ctob

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, 201

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tran

spor

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ava

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r thr

ee-y

ear-

old

acce

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stu

dent

s. ^

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tand

ards

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met

to re

mai

n in

this

sch

ool.

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ents

mus

t mee

t wei

ght a

nd u

nifo

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r ent

ry. T

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axim

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qua

lify

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ote:

Pre

scho

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re a

vaila

ble

to S

t. Lo

uis C

ity st

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t. Lo

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ount

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re e

ligib

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d K

inde

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mis

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det

erm

ine

elig

ibil-

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gift

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rogr

ams.

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erst

and

that

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Sain

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ublic

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licat

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irth

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d/or

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ear a

pplic

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ual &

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ry S

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choo

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ased

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the

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ceiv

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enna

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to b

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choo

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Magnet Early Childhood & Elementary Schools(GRADES PS-5 ExCEPT AS NOTED) SPECIALTY

Lyon-Blow Academy of Basic Instruction (K–8) General Academics516 Loughborough Ave. 63111 • 314.353.1349

Mallinckrodt Academy of Gifted Instruction General Academics & Gifted6020 Pernod Ave. 63139 • 314.352.9212

Washington Montessori General Academics1130 N. Euclid 63113 • 314.361.0432 Gifted Enrichment Available

Stix Early Childhood Center (PS–2) Early Childhood Education647 Tower Grove Ave. 63110 • 314.533.0874 Gifted Enrichment Available

Wilkinson Early Childhood Center@ Roe (PS–2) Early Childhood Education1921 Prather 63139 • 314.645.1202 Gifted Enrichment Available

Humboldt Academy of Higher Learning (3-5) General Academics2516 South 9th St. 63104 • 314.932.5720

Gateway Elementary Math-Science-Technology#4 Gateway Drive 63106 • 314.241.8255

Mullanphy Investigative Learning Center Math-Science-Technology4221 Shaw Blvd. 63110 • 314.772.0994 Gifted Enrichment Available

Dewey International Studies International Studies6746 Clayton Ave. 63139 • 314.645.4845 Gifted Enrichment Available

Shaw Visual and Performing Arts Visual and Performing Arts5329 Columbia Ave. 63139 • 314.776.5091 Gifted Enrichment Available

Ames Visual and Performing Arts Visual and Performing Arts2900 Hadley Ave. 63107 • 314.241.7165 Gifted Enrichment Available

Kennard Classical Junior Academy Gifted Education5031 Potomac Ave. 63139 • 314.353.8875

Magnet Middle Schools(GRADES 6-8) SPECIALTY

Busch Middle School of Character & Athletics General Academics5910 Clifton Ave. 63109 • 314.352.1043

McKinley Classical Junior Academy Gifted Education2156 Russell Blvd. 63104 • 314.773.0027

Gateway Math & Science Prep Math-Science-Technology1200 N. Jefferson Ave. 63106 • 314.241.2295

Compton-Drew Investigative Learning Center Math-Science-Technology5130 Oakland Ave. 63110 • 314.652.9282

Carr Lane Visual and Performing Arts Visual and Performing Arts1004 N. Jefferson Ave. 63106 • 314.231.0413

Magnet High Schools(GRADES 9-12) SPECIALTY

McKinley Classical Leadership Academy Gifted Education2156 Russell Blvd. 63104 • 314.773.0027

Metro Academic and Classical High School General Academics4015 McPherson Ave. 63108 • 314.534.3894

Gateway Institute of Technology Math-Science-Technology5101 McRee Ave. 63110 • 314.776.3300

Soldan International Studies International Studies918 Union Ave. 63108 • 314.367.9222

Cleveland Naval Junior ROTC @ Southwest Military4939 Kemper 63139 • 314.776.1301

Central Visual and Performing Arts Visual and Performing Arts3125 S. Kingshighway Blvd. 63139 • 314.771.2772

Important dates and deadlinesSaturday, September 17, 2011, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Open House at all magnet and choice schools

Tuesday, September 27, 2011, from 6 to 8 p.m.Magnet Recruitment Fair Emerson Education CenterThe Magic House516 S. Kirkwood Road 63122Free Admission

Thursday, October 6, 2011, during regular school hours.Open House at all magnet and choice schools

Saturday, October 8, 2011, from 10 a.m. to 12 noonMagnet Recruitment Fair at Compton-Drew Investigative Learning Center5130 Oakland Ave. 63110

Friday, October 14, 2011Applications due for: Kennard, Mallinckrodt (grades P - 2), McKinley, Metro, Cleveland NJROTC, Gateway Institute, Soldan International Studies and Central Visual and Performing Arts High School to be included in the lottery.

Current Magnet students graduating to the next school level who wish to continue to attend a magnet school must return a continuity application by this date (5th to 6th grade, 8th to 9th grade).

Students completing grades 5 or 8 with no continuing theme.

Wednesday, November 30, 2011Application deadline for all other applicants

Friday, December 16, 2011Lottery takes place

Wednesday, December 21, 2011Begin mailing acceptance notices

Tuesday, May 22, 2012Open house for newly accepted students and families

questions?If you have additional questions about the application and placement process, city families should call the Recruitment and Counseling Center at 314.633.5200. County families should call the Voluntary Interdistrict Choice Corp. (VICC) at 314.721.8422, ext. 3012.

For school related questions, please call the magnet school directly.

Applications for the 2012-2013 school year will NOT be accepted after June 29, 2012.

Note: Preschool programs are only available to st. louis city students. St. Louis County students are eligible to attend Kindergarten through Grade 12.

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